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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.90, 691.43 and 344.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.90, 691.43 and 344.34 is: 475.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.90 : 691.43 = 344.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.90/691.43 = 344.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.90x = 691.43 × 344.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.90x = 238,085.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,085.28/500.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.32

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